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complete that when the breed was brought out in the finished 

 form it was in reaUty a new breed. It was a new breed adapted 

 to the most highly developed corn- and hog-producing section 

 of the world. 



This breed is not over half a century old. As time went on, 

 however, too much stress was laid on quality and early matu- 

 rity. This resulted in small size, high cost of production and 

 low prolificacy. On this account the breed fell into disfavor. 



Fig. 53. — Duroc-Jersey sow in thin breeding condition. 



At the same time, a few breeders kept in mind the value of size, 

 and developed the large-type Poland China. About three or 

 four years ago this stronger type of the breed became suddenly 

 very popular and crowded the medium or fine type of Poland 

 China out of the field. The Poland China has the fancy ear, 

 two-thirds erect and one-third drooping. The snout is 

 medium and rather straight and pointed. The color is black 

 in the main with some white. One faction of breeders try to 

 hmit the white to the six points, feet, snout and tail, while 

 others accept hogs with white spots on the body. 



Duroc-Jersey. — The Duroc-Jersey was developed in the 

 eastern part of the United States. New Jersey had red hogs 

 called Jersey Reds and in New York there was a red hog called 

 Duroc. Finally these got together and were called Duroc- 



